Today I get to share two children's books that are released today!! One is in the manner of Dr. Seuss and the other gives life lessons from a dog. They are fun and will be loved by kids! We will start with the Seuss Studios book, Gertrude Gish on a Dish on a Fish by Sarah Hwang. It is recommended for ages 3 to 7.
From the Publisher:
Gertrude Gish on a Dish on a Fish is a part of the Beginner Books collection.Meet Gertrude Gish, who can stack just about anything! Part of the new Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, this playful story by Sarah Hwang celebrates individuality and using our unique talents for the greater good.
Gertrude stacks.
Then with a hop,
Gertrude stacks herself on top!
Gertrude Gish stacks things here...there...and everywhere. She stacks her brother's drumstick dinner, she stacks books at school, and—when a parade comes to her town—she stacks the whole parade!
Everyone in town has had enough of Gertrude's quirky pastime. But when the mayor's penguins are stuck in a tree and Gertrude comes to the rescue, will her heroic deed make people see her—and her unique skill—in a different light?
Sarah Hwang's rhythmic text and sweet, funny illustrations make this the perfect story for any beginning reader!
Seuss Studios is a new line of Beginner Books with original stories and art from emerging authors and illustrators. Every Seuss Studios story was inspired by never-before seen sketches from the Dr. Seuss archives, which you can find in the back of each book! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, Beginner Books make learning to read FUN!
From Me:
Do you remember reading Dr. Seuss books when you were young? The beginner books are so fun with the crazy rhymes and nonsensical stories. Well, Seuss Studios is trying to create similar books, and this one is definitely that. I see a little Cat in the Hat as well as Green Eggs and Ham and Red Fish, Blue Fish in this book. Gertrude Gish loves to create stacks of things and often puts herself on top. However, her teacher and soon other townspeople do not like the stacks or having their items put in the stacks. The day of the parade Gertrude goes stack crazy and creates a very high stack, but it tumbles. The mayor's penguins get stuck high up in a tree and even the largest ladder from the fire truck cannot reach them. Gertrude has the idea to stack herself up there and save them. She is the only one who truly can!
The story is a bit silly as are most Dr. Seuss books. The stacks are impossible but fun. This book will be a fun one for emerging readers to enjoy!! The words are simple and rhyming. It is also perfect for reading aloud. It has the humor of Seuss with the same fun technique. I see it being a well-loved book.
Our second book features Chip the Dog. He's back and giving some advice to his readers. The book is Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles:(Life Lessons from Chip the Dog) by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt. It is also recommended for ages 3 to 7.
From the Publisher:
Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles is a part of the Life Lessons from Chip the Dog collection.Chip the dog from Don't Eat Bees and Don't Trust Cats is back, but his best stuffie Mr. Cuddles is MISSING! Any child who has ever lost a toy will relate!
Chip and his best friend Mr. Cuddles have been through a lot together, including that terrible time when Mr. Cuddles had to go in the washing machine. The two are inseparable, but now . . . Mr. Cuddles is GONE! Where could he be? How will Chip cope without his constant companion? And what role did Mittens the cat have in this mystery?
Young readers will love following Chip's feverish search for Mr. Cuddles, which ends with a happy, fluffy, and super-silly reunion.
From Me:
Does your child have a favorite toy? Some sort of lovey? Have they ever lost it? I remember the several times Hazel lost her Ducky or left it at home. The horror that comes with it. Well in this book, Chip the Dog loses his lovey--Mr. Cuddles. He is explaining how the number one rule is not to lose Mr. Cuddles and how important he is and then he is gone. Chip explains how he picked Mr. Cuddles as his best friend. He searches the house and has to find Mr. Cuddles. You won't believe where he finds him!!
